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Career Services will collaborate with you to provide customized career workshops or in-class presentations. Whether you are faculty member of student group leader, please contact us about one or more of the following topics, or request another topic you would like to see offered.
Explore the Career Presentation Options and Their Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
Understand how interests and strengths factor into major choice
Identify their core values in order to evaluate meaningful career choices
Explore the relationship between majors and careers
Locate resources available for occupational research
Students will be able to:
Conduct initial occupational research using O*Net Online
Use Career Insights and Indeed.com to find regional, real-time career information
Describe the benefits of informational interviews and job shadowing
Students will be able to:
Describe the purpose and benefits of informational interviews
Make a proper request for an informational interview
Prepare questions to ask during an informational interview
Follow up appropriately to an informational interview
Students will be able to:
Describe the benefits of internships and the different types possible
Use multiple resources and strategies to find internships
Discover techniques for marketing oneself
Understand the importance of professional communication and behavior while interning
Students will be able to:
Describe the categories of information to include on a resume
Create accomplishment statements to describe experiences
Develop a resume using employer-preferred formats and guidelines
Students will be able to:
Describe the purpose of a cover letter and proper format
Create a “hook” and effectively communicate interest in the organization
Illustrate skills through stories and develop a confident conclusion
Students will be able to:
Understand key differences between resumes and CVs and when to use which
Showcase undergraduate research and other experiences
Use categories not commonly included on business resumes
Students will be able to…
Find key information about an organization through the company website
Use varied resources to discover organizational mission, values, and culture
Discuss organizational knowledge with prospective employers and ask pertinent questions
Students will be able to…
Identify professional competencies valued by employers
Describe ways to develop needed competencies
Write compelling accomplishment statements on a resume
Utilize the STAR method to illustrate competencies during an interview
Students will be able to…
Prepare for a professional interview, including attire and navigating virtual settings
Use strategies, like the STAR technique, to prepare for behavioral interview questions
Follow up appropriately after an interview
Students will be able to…
Utilize resources to identify reasonable starting salaries by profession and location
Consider benefits and other perks when evaluating a job offer
Advocate for themselves professionally during the salary negotiation process
Students will be able to…
Evaluate legitimate versus superficial reasons to pursue a graduate program
Identify potential timelines for graduate school, including pursuing professional experience or a gap year program before applying
Outline next steps in beginning the application process
Students will be able to…
Understand the benefits of considering and applying to multiple programs
Evaluate graduate school programs based on important criteria such as, accreditation, faculty and career outcomes
Capably compare tuition, scholarships, assistantships, and grant opportunities
Students will be able to…
Recognize positive and negative behaviors on social media that impact their marketability
Create a LinkedIn profile and begin connecting with peers and professionals
Understand the benefits and uses of a professional social media account
Students will be able to…
Create a professional introduction
Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication when meeting professionals
Describe the value of involvement in professional organizations
Students will be able to…
Identify the key components of quality graduate school application essays
Develop ideas for content
Locate resources to help them in their process
Students will be able to:
Understand what constitutes professional behavior
Communicate professionally on the job
Seek and receive feedback
Set goals and earn support for professional development
Request a Presentation
To request a presentation, please contact Career Services:
Dahlonega/Cumming/Blue Ridge
Gainesville
Oconee
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